st

1 Geotech Asia 2025

GeoVadis
The Future of Geotechnical Engineering

ORGANISED BY
INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY
Dates: 7th – 10th October 2025
Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa
About ISSMGE
The International Society originated from the First International Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering held in Harvard in 1936, attended by 206 delegates from 20 countries.
Following its success, an Executive Committee was formed with Karl Terzaghi as President and
Arthur Casagrande as Secretary, but the Second ICSMFE was delayed until 1948 due to World War II.
The Third ICSMFE in Zurich in 1953 marked the firm establishment of the International Society, with
Terzaghi as President and Donald Taylor as Secretary. A.W. Skempton assumed the presidency in
1957. The quadriennial ICSMFE pattern began in 1953, and in 1985, the Jubilee Conference in San
Francisco drew 2000 delegates. Regional conferences, starting with the Australasian Conference
in 1952, have become a regular occurrence. The Society evolved with the formation of the Steering
Committee in 1981, which became the Board in 1985, and the name changed to the International
Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in 1997 to better reflect its activities. The
ISSMGE is the pre-eminent professional body representing the interests and activities of
Engineers, Academics and Contractors all over the world that actively participate in geotechnical
engineering. As a truly global organisation, the ISSMGE provides a focus for professional leadership
to some 90 Member Societies and around 20,000 individual members. Currently Dr. Marc Ballouz is
serving as the president of ISSMGE.

Indian Geotechnical Society

The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering was established in the year 1948, soon after the
second International Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering held at Rotterdam. The Society was
affiliated to the International Society in the same year and
since then it has strived to fulfill and promote the objectives
of the International Society. In December 1970, the name,
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) was adopted. In January
1994, it hosted XIII International Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering. Indian Geotechnical Society
celebrated its 75 years of formation last year and currently
running its 76th year.
About Asian Regional Technical Committees (AsRTCs)
The ISSMGE Asian Regional Technical Committees are a specialized group focused on advancing soil
mechanics and geotechnical engineering within the Asian region. The committee plays a crucial role
in organizing conferences, workshops, and seminars to facilitate the dissemination of research
findings, best practices, and innovations. Additionally, it fosters networking opportunities and
encourages cooperation among member countries to address common challenges and promote
sustainable solutions in geotechnical engineering. Overall, the ISSMGE Asian Regional Technical
Committees contributes significantly to the advancement and enhancement of geotechnical
engineering practices and standards across Asia. ISSMGE has 8 Asian Regional Technical Committees
each dealing with specific subject areas in the field of geotechnical engineering. The active
ISSMGE Asian regional committees are AsRTC1: Geotechnical Mitigation and Adaptation to
Climate Change – induced Disasters in Asia – Pacific Regions, AsRTC3: Geotechnology for natural
hazards, AsRTC6: Urban Engineering, AsRTC7: Thick Deltaic Deposits, AsRTC10: Urban geo-
informatics, AsRTC14: Smart Observational Method (SOMe), AsRTC18: Mega Foundations and
AsRTC19: Geo-engineering for conservation of heritage monuments and historical sites.

About 1st Geotech Asia 2025 & Asian Regional Conferences

Every four years, the Asian Regional Conferences are held following a bidding and voting process
among member nations. The 17th Asian Regional Conference, hosted by the Kazakhstan Geotechnical
Society, took place from August 14th to 18th, 2023, at the Hilton Astana Hotel in Nur-Sultan,
Kazakhstan. Under the theme "Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies," the conference drew over 600
attendees, including scientists and experts from 90 countries, notably influential figures from
leading construction hubs in Asia such as Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Turkey, and India.
With 26 countries in the Asian Region and the ARC happening only once every four years, many
countries miss out on the chance to host the conference. In light of this, a new series called Geotech
Asia, to be held once every four years between the Asian Regional Conferences, was proposed.
During the 17th ARC, the idea for Geotech Asia was introduced, and India was chosen to host the
inaugural event in 2025 and 18th Asian Regional Conference (18ARC) is scheduled to be held at
Thailand in 2027. The Indian Geotechnical Society, which hosted the first Asian Regional Conference
in 1960, will also organize the first Geotech Asia Conference. Scheduled for October 7th to 10th,
2025, in Goa, the conference’s organizing committee is inviting researchers, academics, and
practising engineers to submit papers for presentation. As the first event in the series, India
anticipates a significant turnout from member nations and their representatives.

About IIT Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a premier engineering and research institution
located in Mumbai, India. Established in 1958, it is recognized globally for its academic excellence
and innovation. IIT Bombay has been ranked 1st in India and has moved significantly up from 177th rank
last year to 149th rank this year in the QS World University Rankings. With a sprawling campus
equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, IIT Bombay offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and
doctoral programs in various fields including engineering, science, design, and management.
Additionally, IIT Bombay emphasizes entrepreneurship and provides ample opportunities for students
to develop their entrepreneurial skills through incubation centres and industry partnerships.
Venue
The conference will be held at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon during 07th – 10 th October 2025.
The sprawling modern complex, adjacent to Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, Goa, is designed in a
contemporary style that evokes the vibrant spirit of the state. Perched majestically on a forested
hillside with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Zuari River and Vainguinim Beach, Taj Cidade de
Goa Horizon, Goa is a paradise that promises luxury amid the whispers of caressing waves and
sunny golden shores.

Key Dates

Last date for AsRTC/TC meeting Proposal : 30-10-2024

Abstract submission open : 01-06-2024
Abstract submission deadline : 30-08-2024
Abstract acceptance notification : 30-09-2024
Full paper submission deadline : 20-02-2025
Full paper acceptance notification : 20-04-2025
Final full paper submission : 30-06-2025
Geotech Asia Conference : 07th - 10th October 2025
 Organizing Committee

Patron

Dr. Marc Ballouz Prof. Keh-Jian Shou Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee Prof. Shireesh Kedare
President, ISSMGE Vice President Asia, Metropolitan Director, IIT Bombay
ISSMGE Commissioner, MMRDA

National Advisory Core Committee

Prof. M R Madhav Prof. K S Rao Dr. Mahavir Bidasaria Prof. T G Sitharam Prof. N K Samadhiya
IIT Hyderabad Emeritus Professor, Ferro Concrete Chairman, AICTE IIT Roorkee
IIT Delhi Construction ( I ) Pvt. Ltd

Organising Chairpersons

Prof. Ashish Juneja Prof. Dasaka S Murthy Dr. Anil Joseph

IIT Bombay IIT Bombay President, IGS

Vice-Chairpersons

Prof. Madhavi Latha Dr. Anand Katti Prof. Ayothiraman R

IISc Bangalore Managing Director, DMCE IIT Delhi
 Organising Secretaries

Er. Sridhar Valluri Dr. Sunil S Basarkar Dr. A P Singh

Keller India, Mumbai Vice President (Designs) & Explore Engineering
Geotechnical Head, Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Noida
Afcons Infra, Mumbai

Joint Organising Secretaries

Prof. Sandip Deshpande Prof. Pinom Ering Prof. Purnanand Savoikar Dr. Jigisha Vashi
Director, IIT Bombay Goa College of Engineering MPSTME, Mumbai
Renuka Consultants

Finance Committee

Dr. Vinay K Pandey Prof. Kshitija Nadgouda Er. Ravikiran Vaidya

Geosystem Infrastructure, S. P College of Engineering, Geo Dynamics, Vadodara
Mumbai Mumbai

Technical Committee

Prof. Akanksha Tyagi Prof. Subhadeep Banerjee Prof. Neelima Satyam Prof. Muthukumaran K Prof. Arindam Dey
IIT Roorkee IIT Madras IIT Indore NIT Trichi NIT Guwahati
 International Networking Committee

Prof. Murali Krishna Prof. S K Prasad Prof. H N Ramesh

IIT Tirupati Vidyavardhaka UVCE, Bengaluru
College of Engineering, Mysuru

Conference Sub-themes
- Computational Geotechnics - Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Data and Software for Geotechnical Engineering - Geophysical Engineering
- Deep Foundations - Geosynthetics
- Earth Retaining Structures - Geotechnics of Soil Erosion
- Education - Pavements
- Embankments, Dams, and Slopes - Risk Assessment and Management
- Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics - Rock Mechanics
- Engineering Geology and Site Characterization - Shallow Foundations

Registration Fees
Registration fees for various categories

Category Early Bird Regular Onsite

(Upto 07-05-2025) (Upto 23-08-2025)

INR INR INR

IGS / ISSMGE (Members) 40,000 45,000 49,000

Non IGS/ISSMGE Members 42,500 47,500 51,500

Student Participant 21,000 23,000 25,500

Accompanying guests 17,000 20,000 21,000

For Correspondence
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai - 400 076 Maharashtra, India

geotechasia.org [email protected]

Organising Chairmen Organising Secretaries

Prof. Ashish Juneja +91 9820301079 Er. Sridhar Valluri +91 9967063113
Prof. Dasaka S Murthy +91 9869607604 Dr. Sunil S. Basarkar +91 9819799292
Dr. Anil Joseph +91 9388868327 Dr. A. P. Singh +91 9899787317